diff noise

[hammer TJ]

What do they think failed in the diff? Bearings or what? and what mileage do you have?

[billsta]

hmm yeah ...
too much shopping i think

[ACJ]

well After they done the bearings in the front diff
the noise is still there
So I have the car back for the weekend now and it's goinng back on monday
I made the suggestion could the front drive shaft be faulty (as I have herd It's
a common problem)
The suggestion seems to have fallen by the way side
so I get under it when I get home to find the there is a little
play in the front shaft on the transfer case end the seal is torn and missing
and it seems pretty dry under there
Could this be my problem

[Bogged]

hmm..

My rear diff is getting rebuilt under warranty, now there's a whirring sound, but need to get some cash for 4.56 first!! ARGH!!! My warranty runs out in October!! Need $$ Fast!!

I think they must have used sub standard diffs for the end of the century.. Maybe Y2K fears??.. Hmmm

[omaroo]

so I get under it when I get home to find the there is a little play in the front shaft on the transfer case end

Mine has this too.... and it's a 2003! I get about a 1.5mm side play when I wrench it all about. I did mention this to the dealer, but they worked on the diffs instead. Their prerogative I suppose. The noise went away..... but I still have that sloppy front shaft - so it may not be related at all (in my case anyway).

[ACJ]

finaly got the jeep back with a new front shaft and the noise has gone
I have to say the guys at the counter have been helpful
but the guys out in the shop have NO IDEA what they are doing
and what makes it worse is the wont listen to anyone
least Ive got it back